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57 AM

2006 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,310 mi
Last recorded19,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin DB928,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 AM
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 19,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 18,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 17,964 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 17,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,680 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 16,677 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 15,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,973 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 14,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,798 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 13,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 12,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 9,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,007 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 5,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 4,380 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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57 AM is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 28,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 57 AM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 57 AM registered?

57 AM is a 2006 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is 57 AM safe to buy?

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